It is the marketplace of your dreams. Your wet dreams if you were thinking about a market in that…read moreway, this would be the one. When you walk in it has that mixture of smells that you know you're absolutely repulsed by and at the same time thrilled to smell. You know everything in there is fresh; the fruit is fresh, the fish is fresh, the vegetables are diverse and look just picked, and the cheese is amazing. The charcuterie is like a fantasy! This market even has plants for sale as well as flowers and a few additional outlying products. When you walk up to a stall, it's not guaranteed that you're going to get a smile or a happy, "How are you?" But it is guaranteed that you will get good service. Selling the product is the name of the game here. I fully believe that if you are ever in barcelona and you come by this market you should absolutely stop in and see what it's all about. It's one of those rare places that you will be extremely glad that you saw and you'll think about later in life even if you don't buy anything, it's worth a look.

We decided to check out this market because it was a 5-minute walk from where we were staying. It's…read morea much smaller market than Boqueria. Unlike Boqueria, there aren't that many vendors selling cooked foods/tapas/snacks. Instead, it seemed more like a place where locals did their food shopping. We picked up some strawberries, so this is a good spot to pick up some fresh fruit. There's also a supermarket downstairs. They sell flowers and plants out front, and while I definitely didn't need any flowers, it was still nice to just look at them. If you're staying nearby and want to experience some local vibes, you should check it out. Otherwise, it's probably not worth going out of your way for if you're not looking to buy groceries. Note - they're closed Sundays.

Great service, cute seats. I ordered the toscana with avocado, mozzarella, pine nuts, and sundried…read moretomatoes on a fromatge bagel. I also had an orange juice. It was tasty, not the best homemade bagels I have had but still very tasty. They also have wifi! I will probably order a warm option next time.

Good breakfast place serving bagels & Illy coffee. The lady behind the counter was lovely &…read morehelpful. We had the California, Caxmir, Tuscany, Woodstock, Happy Fruit - all were nice

Amazing lunch special under 17 euros 3 course plus drink soup pork cheeks and carrot cake all very…read moregood

I came across this place when searching for an outdoor drink. It wasn't quite noticeable as there…read morewere so many restaurants around the area. But sometimes the unnoticeable place could be the one that brings you surprise. It's a comfortable diner. The waitress was a local-friendly kind of girl, the manager lady was very nice too. I visited 2 days in a roll, had Pan Con Tomate, Crema Catalana, and wines of course. The food were quite authentic and yum. They offer tapas, entries, drinks and bakeries. A recommended place for travellers who stay in this area.

I liked Bagel Hood. Nice place to have brunch, and they have a clever pun rich menu. I had the Nina…read moreSalmon, passing on then popular Gringo Starr. Contents of the bagel sandwiches were first rate - good lox, cheese and various vegetable accoutrements. The Everything Bagel did indeed have everything you'd expect on it. Alas, strictly speaking, by admittedly high NYC standards, it's not exactly a bagel - more of a bagel-shaped roll. I'm no baker, but I gather that the chewy texture comes from boiling them before baking. These were good as rolls, but they wouldn't last a minute in the city so nice, they named it twice.

I N C R E D I B L E! The food is amazing!!!! We couldn't stop eating the bagels. We had the Goat…read moreMarley and the Eggy Pop, everything is homemade. The twister chips are really good. Great service, clean place, reggae music. We will come back, for sure!

I always like going to the local supermarket to look for items that are specific to that country…read more Carrefour is a supermarket chain from France though. There are two stories and is located in the busy La Rambla street. I was able to find some chocolate from Spain and a bag of jamon Ruffle chips. Mission accomplished.

Of all the five or six different food stores I went into on a trip to Portugal and Spain, the…read moreCarrefour market was my favorite. Good selection, fresh produce, it was a good store, decent prices. I think they must have expanded into several buildings because you'd turn a corner and then there was another 90° turn in another direction with more stuff ! It was pretty cool exploring their space. They also had one of those European flat ground escalators that could take a shopping cart up and down as the store was two levels. I didn't need any help, but there were plenty of employees, stocking shelves, etc.

This whimsical cafe is the perfect place to stop for some afternoon tea and to get some work done…read more They have free wifi, an array of hot beverages and sweet treats. The inside is decorated like a fairy tale and is a marriage of Harry Potter and Alice in Wonderland. Definitely worth stoping by !!

If I could give less I would. In all my life I never had to reach for an anti-acid tablet while…read morestill at the table! The place is cute, I'll give it that, and the Chocolate Tea is amazing! Cute plate ware and themed place... but that's where it stops! Cons: The food is bland in taste. What the call pancakes are not even close. They use coriander leaves as a garnish (and I'm allergic) but nowhere on the menu does it say they use it! They had a €3,99 side dish of eggs on a baguette and honestly that was the only normal tasting item. The carrot cake SUCKS! I'm from Los Angeles, I've eaten more then my fair share... there are a few perfect places to get a good slice but those are listed in my reviews. How this place has four stars? I'm G-dsmacked !!! Oh if you need to use the restroom, on the door that actually locks, the moment you're in there to do your business, the lights turn out! Once you get the lights back on, Surprise!! There's nothing to dry your hands with! Clearly this place will lure people in for its cuteness, I'll give it that. Thank G-D we were close to our hotel, as I had to come back just to get sick! I paid €40 for THE VERY WORST BREAKFAST OF MY LIFE!!!!!!

Very helpful and friendly staff, otherwise needs better inventory especially of local Cataluñan…read moreoptions and better knowledge base and training of barkeep/ sommelier. Was very hopeful after all the five star reviews and after being referred here by their wine shop across the street for local wine flights. Turns out they don't have flights, only do full glass pours (forget 7 or 9cl), and only 3 local wines open (a cava, a white, and a red). Cashier was very slow, detached, and seemed she preferred to be somewhere else. Some items are waaay past due date. This is a food tour tourist trap. Look elsewhere is you want real local fare.

One of our favorites from our trip to Barcelona. We got an order of bread with tomato, three…read morecheeses, and the jamon, all of which were contenders for best versions of that dish on our trip. The jamon was basically perfect, although a bit more expensive than we got at other places. They gave us a pretty good variety of cheeses, one of which was a very moldy blue that I absolutely loved. My wife also loved their wine and got some to take home.

I was staying a couple doors down at the Balmes Hotel. Great place to pick up some Spanish…read morecava/wine, water, snacks and jamón before heading back to the hotel. When I travel, I like spending some times just walking thru a local grocer. I had a cart and probably spent almost an hour here looking at the different types of wines, picos camperos and cheeses. I was perusing thru the deli counter and saw all types of meat and wanted to pick up some items at the counter. The lady at the counter started talking to me and I said my usual 'hola', I knew this conversation would go beyond that, so I think she started explaining the difference to me between Jamón Serrano and Jamón Ibérico. I didn't want to break the wallet so I took out my phone and used Google Translate to make sure I was getting some reasonable prices Jamón. After the store manager came out trying to figure out what I was asking, I did get what I was looking for twenty minutes later (see photo of that vacuum packed goodness!). I brought it back to the room and took the rest with me to the Sagrada Família. I recommend checking this market out if you eat nearby at Cerveceria Catalana.

Love this supermarket. Clean, brightly lit and they always have samples at the deli area. My sucky…read moreSpanish still gets me the cheese and meats that I want. And Spanish ham?!? Don't get me started, it's amazeballs. Their fresh take home and bake pizzas are only 3,50€ and I can't wait to try them out. I'm not a connoisseur of Spanish supermercados, but this place put a smile on my face.

It has been CLOSED for 2 years!!!! Please update long walk for nothing. A tapas type restaurant…read morein its place.

Delicious hamburger - I highly recommend it. Taste better than any burger you can get in Barcelona.read more

Lots of cool things but just as expensive as the US of A. Did have things you wouldn't see n Americaread more

I wanted a couple of bottles of local wines to take on a cruise…read more It's a small shop in the Gothic area of Barcelona. The older couple that ran it don't speak English, but we're very accommodating. He found us the perfect Spanish Asti Moscato, full of bubbles and the perfect sweetness for the hot summer days of Spain. The local red blend was robust with a slight dry finish that paired deliciously with beef dishes. Together they were under 20€. I love the price and taste of local finds. No parking near the shop. Easy walking from LaRambla or Gothic. They accept Visa tap.